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Stile Products recalls Tern folding bicycles

By: Scott Gowans

The Columbus Dispatch - June 25, 2014 04:44 PM

Details: The recall involves Link Uno, Link D7i, Link
D8, Link P9, Link P7i, and Link P24h models of Tern brand adult folding bikes. These six models
were sold in black/blue, black/green, black/grey, black/red dark grey/light grey, grey/orange and
white/pink color combinations. “Tern” is printed on the front end of the top tube and on other
portions of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. Recalled bicycles
have a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begin with either AI1133 through AI1137 or
AI1151 through AI1213 stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike. An alphanumeric service tag
number is located on the front of the seat tube and this number can be used to determine if the
bicycle is affected by going to the firm’s website. Sold exclusively at authorized Stile/Tern
dealers nationwide from November 2011 to April 2014 for between $600 and $1250. Distributor: Stile
Products Inc., of Lakewood, Calif. Manufacturer: Taicang A&I Medical Appliances Co., of
Jiangsu, China. Manufactured in China.

Why: The bike’s frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall
hazard.

How many: 650 in the U.S. and about 20 in Canada

Incidents: No incidents or injuries reported in the U.S. The firm has received 11
reports of the bicycle frames cracking including five reports of minor scrapes and bruises from
outside of the U.S.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and contact Stile
Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free replacement frame
and have it installed at no cost or they can upgrade their bike to one of three designated models
at an additional cost.

For more: Contact Stile Products toll-free at (888) 570-8376 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PT Monday through Friday or online at
www.ternbicycles.com and click on “Product Recall
Information” for more information.